Ophiopogon: TCVM Herbal Treatment for Cat Diabetes & Hyperthyroidism
Cat diabetes is a common illness affecting many of our feline friends. Diabetes mellitus is the most common form of cat diabetes. Diabetes mellitus manifests when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to balance glucose levels. If left untreated, cat diabetes leads to: Appetite loss Dehydration Severe Depression Motor function problems Vomiting Weight loss Ultimately, […]
Ophiopogon Herbal Blend Counteracts Equine Cushing’s Disease
Also known as PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction), Equine Cushing’s Disease is most common in horses between 18 and 12 years old. Signs of Cushing’s Disease in horses include: Abnormal sweating Rounded abdomen o“potbelly” Change in attitude Lethargy Recurrent infections Hypertrichosis (long, curly hair) Muscle wasting Delayed haircoat shedding Decreased athletic performance Fat deposits on […]
Is Dog Hair Loss a Possible First Sign of Cushing’s Disease?
Dog hair loss, or alopecia, is often the first sign of an endocrine disease like Cushing’s. In addition, other skin-related signs of endocrine disease in your dog could be the following: Thinning of the skin Skin infection or hot spots Comedones (blackheads) Hyperpigmentation Calcinosis cutis (calcium deposition in the skin) Frequently, however, dog hair loss […]
Why Is My Dog Shaking?
Why is Your Dog Shaking? Shaking is a symptom many veterinarians fail to explain early on. The scenario usually goes as follows. You are bummed out over your dog’s diagnosis of Cushing’s disease is normal and expected. You consider natural treatments, diet, and pharmaceutical drugs. It’s even crossed your mind to leave your best friend […]
Dog Cushing’s Disease Prognosis: The Likely Course of a Disease or Ailment
We do the best we can to inform our clients and give credible information. Sometimes, though, we have to give advice and make decisions with a limited amount of information. Whether we are advising a client on the symptoms of Cushing’s disease or explaining how their dog will respond with Cushing’s left untreated, we must […]
Effective Western Treatment for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Considering the potential side effects, deciding whether or not to use pharmaceutical treatments for Cushing’s disease is stressful. Pharmaceutical Choices for Treatment for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Pharmaceutical options include: Mitotane Trilostane Ketoconazole L-deprenyl The current treatment for Cushing’s Disease of choice for pituitary-dependent Cushing’s is chemotherapy with op-DDD (mitotane, Lysodren®). Mitotane Mitotane is derived […]